Herbed Goat Cheese Crostini with Tapenade

Herbed Goat Cheese

• 5 fresh basil leaves
• 3 sprigs fresh parsley, leaves only, plus extra to garnish
• 1 sprig fresh tarragon, leaves only
• 8 oz goat cheese, crumbled
• 2 oz cream cheese, cubed

Olive Tapenade and Assembly

• 5 fresh basil leaves
• 1 sprig fresh thyme, leaves only
• 1 - 2 garlic cloves
• 6 oz pitted Kalamata olives, drained well
• 1 tbsp capers
• 1 oz sun-dried tomatoes, in oil, drained
• 1 ½ oz extra virgin olive oil
• ½ oz balsamic vinegar
• 1 pinch dried red pepper flakes
• 2 oz unsalted butter, diced
• 1 baguette